{"product_id":"that-beautiful-mind","title":"That Beautiful Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Tami Charles and her son, Chris Charles, comes a soaring and poetic celebration of the beautiful minds that make us all unique!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome days it feels like my mind doesn't work right. Mom says otherwise. \"That beautiful mind is what makes you unique.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poetry-in-motion, sing-out-loud story follows the journey of one young boy as he navigates the challenges of his constantly running, brilliantly creative, and ever-so-busy brain. From basketball to baking with grandpa, to math class, and high-scoring video game conquests, readers will see that his one-of-a-kind mind is his greatest strength, and though challenges may come, he is all the stronger for it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling author, Tami Charles, and her son, Christopher Charles, comes a rhythmic text that will speak to any child -- and every child -- who has needed an extra second or a second chance to harness the power of their own unique gifts and limitless potential. Stunning illustrations by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling artist Nikkolas Smith (\u003ci\u003eI Am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBorn on the Water\u003c\/i\u003e) brings to life the joy, frustration, and triumph of navigating the world as a neurodivergent child. \u003ci\u003eThat Beautiful Mind \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the power and diversity of every child’s beautiful mind, and the dynamic and prismatic way so many children think and learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTami Charles \u003c\/strong\u003eis the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebestselling author of more than twenty books for young readers, including the acclaimed picture books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe Are Here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTogether, United\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and acclaimed novels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLike Vanessa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Her work has earned multiple starred reviews, Junior Library Guild selections, and national recognition in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssence Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Buzzfeed’s Top 40, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She has also appeared on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Morning Blend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBS Mornings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Tami worked as an educator for thirteen years before pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an author. She now visits schools across the country and abroad, sharing stories that affirm and inspire. For more information on Tami, visit tamiwrites.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Charles\u003c\/strong\u003e makes his picture book debut with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat Beautiful Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a story he co-authored with his mother, Tami Charles, inspired by his own experiences and desire to celebrate the diverse ways we all think and learn. He is a high school honor roll student, a Varsity basketball player, a delicious brownie baker, and a talented writer with a passion for science and storytelling. Chris was the inspiration for Tami Charles’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bestselling picture book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikkolas Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native of Houston, Texas, and a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University. He is an ARTivist, concept artist, children’s book author, film illustrator, and movie poster designer. 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